Director of Nursing

This position would start on January 2, 2027. TCHD offers health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and life insurance. A flexible schedule of 30-35 hours per week is negotiable.

• Must hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited program and five years’ experience in public health nursing or community health experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility.; OR a Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field and three years’ experience in public health nursing or community health with demonstrated increasing responsibility.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a public health, healthcare, or community-based setting.
• Experience in grant development, implementation, reporting, and compliance oversight.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Understanding of Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) and Ohio Revised Code (ORC) law regarding disease investigation.
  • Working knowledge of accreditation best practices, preferably Public Health Accreditation Board processes, standards, and measures.
• The following must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire, but must be acquired after hiring within 12months. Training will be provided for all of these credentials.
  • Have or acquire certification in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 within 12 months of hire.

• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a public health environment. Proficiency with use of PC hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft Office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.).
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills, good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity and competence.
• Ability to adapt to different home/work environments.
• Ability to be flexible to work on weekends and evenings if needed.

As a member of the Tuscarawas County Health Department's senior leadership team, and under administrative supervision from the Health Commissioner, the Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the Public Health Nursing Programs and Public Health Medical Office Services. The DON also performs Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) duties and responsibilities, strategic planning activities and performance management, as assigned. Works in collaboration and consultation with the Medical Director to assess, plan, organize and implement medical services.

Seeks, writes, and implements grants for the community health program. Direct supervision of staff.

Oversees organizational compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Collaborates with other service units, outside agencies and the public. Exercises delegated authority to make operational, staffing, and programmatic decisions within approved budgets, policies, and regulatory frameworks.

The employee receives periodic review and appraisal of performance plus functional and administrative supervision. The employee must exercise independent judgment in performance of duties. The employee will be responsible for confidential and personal information and must adhere to the confidentiality and privacy policies of the department.

• Assist in the implementation of community health assessments (CHA) and community health improvement plans (CHIP); distinguish between quantitative and qualitative community assessment data; understand incidence and prevalence data; ability to access community…